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escangalhar-lhes-eis

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Portuguese
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6syllables

escangalharlheseis

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

es-can-ga-lhar-lhes-eis

Pronunciation

/es.kɐ̃.ɡɐ.ʎɐɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐjʃ/

Stress

001000

Morphemes

es- + cangalhar + lhes-eis

The word 'escangalhar-lhes-eis' is a complex Portuguese verb form syllabified as es-can-ga-lhar-lhes-eis. It consists of a prefix 'es-', root 'cangalhar', and suffixes '-lhes-' and '-eis'. The stress falls on the 'ga' syllable. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, considering consonant clusters and clitic pronoun attachment.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To shatter, to break into pieces (in a future subjunctive context, expressing possibility or contingency).

    They might shatter/break.

    Se eles se esforçarem, poderão escangalhar-lhes-eis as esperanças.

Stress pattern

The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ga'), following the rule for penultimate stress in Portuguese words ending in vowels or 's'.

Syllables

6
es/ɛʃ/
can/kɐ̃/
ga/ɡɐ/
lhar/ʎɐɾ/
lhes/ʎɛʃ/
eis/ɐjʃ/

es Open syllable, initial syllable.. can Nasalized vowel, closed syllable.. ga Open syllable, stressed.. lhar Closed syllable, liquid consonant cluster.. lhes Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis Closed syllable, verb ending.

Initial Syllable

Syllables begin with a vowel or consonant.

Vowel Break

Consonant clusters are broken after vowels.

Penultimate Stress

Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels or 's'.

Liquid Consonant Clusters

Liquid consonant clusters (e.g., 'lh', 'rv') are often kept together.

Clitic Pronoun Attachment

Clitic pronouns are attached to the verb, forming a single prosodic unit.

  • The clitic pronoun 'lhes' presents a unique challenge in syllabification.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation, particularly nasalization and vowel reduction, can affect the phonetic realization of the syllables.
  • The word is highly inflected, and its syllabification is specific to this particular verb form.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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